Health and Wellness
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center named 2 deputy directors
School of Medicine faculty members Kathryn Schmitz and José P. Zevallos have served in interim leadership roles since January.
This new antibody test only takes 10 minutes, no blood draw necessary
A highly selective sensor developed by Pitt researchers can quantify immune responses — but may also have implications for everything from cancer treatments to allergy detection.
2 new spaces in the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center will enhance treatment options and patient care
The Mario Lemieux Immunotherapy Center and the Pietrandrea Clinic are officially open after a Nov. 13 dedication ceremony.
Prevention at Pitt partnered with Saxbys on an awareness campaign
This November, pick up a reminder about sexual assault prevention and campus resources with your warm beverage.
HERL researchers will lead a $41M ARPA-H grant, a first for Pitt
Rory Cooper and Jorge Candiotti will lead the project to develop a novel system to reimagine the wheelchair and assistive robotic arm.
From data to display, Pitt is giving the EKG an upgrade
A machine learning-based system could save lives and anxiety when it comes to suspected heart attacks.
Atilla Soran was named president-elect of the Senologic International Society
The clinical professor of surgery currently serves as general secretary of the organization, which is dedicated to advancing the study of breast health care globally.
This Pitt alum is promoting fitness and perseverance through competitive martial arts
Bill Viola Jr. offers advice for setting and achieving goals in his book, “Common Sensei.”
This Pitt training teaches a lifesaving skill for responding to cardiac emergencies
The free 45-minute sessions teach participants how to use an automated external defibrillator.
3 Pitt faculty were elected to the National Academy of Medicine
John C. Byrd, Terence S. Dermody and Kate Rubins are among the latest recipients of the prestigious health and medicine honor.